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Recent Examples of Brussels lace
It was built out of antique Brussels lace — along with silk, taffeta and tulle — and embellished with pearls.
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Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
The dress for the party was a slip dress in white jersey and tulle and was worn with Balthazar’s family veil, handmade with Brussels lace and passed down from woman to woman since 1900.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
The dress for the party was a slip dress in white jersey and tulle and was worn with Balthazar’s family veil, handmade with Brussels lace and passed down from woman to woman since 1900.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Brussels lace
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Underneath the skirt is a layer of pink tulle, helping to give the dress its shape and adding a whimsical pop of color, seen in the film when Marie lies in repose, surrounded by plates of desserts, her shoe slipped onto her foot by a maid.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Her pink tulle dress is quite the showstopper, but any pink dress will do (though the fluffier the better).—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bodice had an off-the-shoulder decollete, while the shoulder-length puffed sleeves were of silk marquisette.—
Sue Strachan,
NOLA.com,
22 Feb. 2018
Noun
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Textile composite’s on-demand dimpling The textile composite’s on-demand dimpling is the result of a lattice pattern.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Oct. 2025
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All this is wrapped in a soft body made of custom 3D lattice polymer structures and wrapped in machine washable fabric.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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They’re also outfitted with a flexible non-slip rubber sole that offers traction on different terrains, plus adjustable laces and a lightweight, breathable upper material for airflow.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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For the memorable moment, Seyfried was outfitted in a long black lace gown from Elie Saab’s resort 2026 collection.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Leotards, animal ears and face paint have replaced sexy costumes, high heels and fishnet stockings.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Klum paired her thigh-highs with delicate fishnet stockings that completed the look.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The thief had sawed through a bronze grille that protected the portrait and its bling.—
Susan Mulcahy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Refrigerator shelves and bins can go on the top rack of your dishwasher, as well as plastic toys like Legos, sponges, silicone pot holders, grill grates, and baseball caps.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Influencer Tricia Mpisi was drenched in champagne during a mishap at a Wicked screening in 2024.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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Cambet discussed the film after its Wednesday screening.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Brussels lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Brussels%20lace. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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